I’ve noticed lately that several marathon experts are blogging about the return of barefoot running. Many are seeing the benefits of taking off their fancy shoes and letting their bare feet feel the road. My first thought was “Ouch! Wouldn’t that hurt?” Apparently not as much as you might think. In fact some say that because of the bare foot’s unhindered contact with the road we naturally adjust our steps and posture to avoid pain and actually improve the effect running has on our whole body: feet, knees, hips and back.